Do you want a bright and unforgettable journey full of adventures and colorful landscapes, sightseeing and contrasts, secrets and mysteries of the past? Head to South America, a country often referred to as Little Venice. The sights of Venezuela are so beautiful and diverse that it may take a lifetime to explore them from beginning to end. We will make a virtual tour of the most prominent beauties of this state.
A bit of general information
Before you go to see the sights of Venezuela, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the country itself and its history. The republic, namely such a political system in this country, is very poor. Although it is worth noting that it is very rich in natural resources, in particular oil. Mestizos, Europeans, blacks, Indians, and their descendants live here. The hot tropical climate is suitable for plants and animals, so there is a real abundance of species. The capital is the colorful city of Caracas, other important objects are the student city of Merida, the oldest of Kumana, the small but famous Kanaima, the island of Porlamar, the amazing Koro. And the borders of Venezuela are outlined by the Caribbean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, Guyana, Brazil and Colombia.
Capital Caracas
Many sights of Venezuela are concentrated in its capital. It is from here that we begin our acquaintance with the country. Caracas was founded by the Spaniard Diego de Lozada July 25, 1567. Conquistador gave the city a long name, but over time, only the last part remained, which is still used today. The village is conveniently located in a mountain valley near the coast, so tourists are immediately captivated by the natural beauty of these places.
During the period of its existence, the city experienced a lot, he saw the Spanish conquerors, and bloodthirsty pirates, and patriots led by Simon Bolivar. Recently, it has been actively developing, building up, modernizing. What sights of Venezuela can be seen in the capital? These are the buildings of the colonial era, the cathedral (17th century), Congress, the National Pantheon (19th century), the chapel of St. Rosa. A curious tourist has the opportunity to visit a variety of museums, where you can get acquainted with the history, culture and development of the country, as well as the entire region.
The most interesting places
The main attractions of the country are Angel Falls, the Orinoco River and the largest Maracaibo Lake on the mainland. Let us briefly dwell on each of these objects.
Angel Falls (Venezuela) is considered the highest and most powerful in the world. It was discovered only in 1935 by the pilot James Angel, in whose honor he was named. The area where you can observe this miracle of nature is very inaccessible. Therefore, those who want to contemplate the impressive mass of falling water most often choose the air way. The total height of the waterfall is 1054 m. And the streams themselves flow from the highest peak in Venezuela called the Devil’s Mountain (Auyantepui).
Orinoco is the third longest river in South America. It has the widest, most rare beauty delta in the world. Local shores of the Huarao still live on its shores, preserving their identity and ancient crafts.
Maracaibo is a picturesque lake, which is also the largest body of water on the mainland. It was on its shores at the end of the fifteenth century that the Spaniards landed. The dwellings of the natives, built directly on the stilts, reminded them of Venice. Therefore, they gave the country the name "Little Venice".
Venezuela: Mountains & Peaks
There are mountains in the country - a long chain of Andes with snow-capped peaks that create a sharp contrast with the Amazonian jungle.
Roraima (Venezuela) - the highest mountain of the Guiana Plateau. Located at the junction of the state borders of Guyana, Venezuela and Brazil, today it is a center of eco-tourism. Fantastic landscapes, an abundance of vegetation and fauna attract naturalists, adventurers, zoologists. Locals believe that it was this tepui that was copied by Arthur Conan-Doyle in the novel The Lost World. Of course, dinosaurs do not live here, but it is full of rocks with bizarre outlines.
What else is worth seeing?
We did not tell about all the sights of amazing Venezuela. The Casikyare River, which connects two of the most important river systems at once, Orinoco and Amazon, deserves special attention, which is not found anywhere else in the world. In the place where the river connects with Rio Negro, once adventurers and conquistadors searched for the mythical Eldorado. Today, the surviving tribes of the Indians still live in the forests, who have not forgotten the language and customs of their ancestors. Venezuela also has the longest cable car, from which you can see stunning panoramas. There are gorgeous beaches, other waterfalls, islands and archipelagos, modern hotels and a highly developed transport network. In a word, a trip to Venezuela will please both young and old!